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A member asked:

Should my 3 month old nipple piercing still be bothering me?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

NO: It should not be bothering you if it was done properly. Recommend you have your doctor check it.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 11/23/2014

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No: See your doctor and have it checked could be an infection.

Answered 11/23/2014

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